Abstract: An article carrier for an automotive vehicle includes a pair of elongated side members adapted to be mounted on an exterior body surface of the vehicle in spaced-apart parallel relation. At least one article securing member is adapted to be mounted for longitudinal movement on each side member and a mechanism is provided for selectively locking the article securing members in position along the side members. Each side member includes a plurality of apertures therein and the locking mechanism includes a latching member spring biased into self-locking engagement with one of the apertures when the latching member is aligned therewith. A push button and a cam are operative for moving the latching member against the bias of the spring and out of engagement with the apertures.

Abstract: An article carrier for an automotive vehicle or the like includes a pair of elongated side rails adapted to be mounted on an exterior body surface of the vehicle in spaced-apart parallel relation with the inboard sides thereof facing toward the longitudinal center line of the vehicle. Each of the side rails is formed with a transverse cross-section having a height greater than its width and an upper surface including a substantial portion thereof sloping downwardly and outwardly with respect to the vehicle center line. At least one article securing member is adapted to be mounted for longitudinal movement on each side rail and a mechanism is provided for selectively locking the article securing members in position along the side rails.